IDAHO, USA — The nation has marked the third anniversary of the January 6 attack, when a group of former President Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Since then, federal prosecutors have found hundreds of those involved guilty on charges ranging from unlawful picketing to inciting conspiracy.
To date, there have been seven Idahoans charged for participating in the riot:
Josiah Colt
Josiah Colt of Meridian was the first Idaho resident to plead guilty for crimes related to the attack.
A photograph of Colt dangling from the Senate balcony went viral during coverage of the Capitol riot. After jumping onto the Senate floor from the balcony, he sat in the seat reserved for then-Vice President Mike Pence. In a video posted on social media, Colt mistakenly said he sat in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's chair.
In 2021, Colt spoke with KTVB about the siege, and apologized for his part in it.
"I didn't hurt anybody, didn't take anything, didn't break anything," he said during a 2021 interview. "My intention was just to go there to have my voice heard. I do love America. Like I said, I apologize. I do not condone the violence that happened there. It is tragic, it breaks my heart about what that turned into.
In May 2023, a judge sentenced Colt to 15 months in prison.
Duke Wilson
In March 2022, Duke Wilson of Nampa was given one of the longest sentences handed down for the Capitol attack at the time, being sentenced to four years and three months in prison.
Duke was the first Idahoan to be sentenced, after pleading guilty to assaulting a federal officer and obstructing an official proceeding.
Yvonne St Cyr
Boise resident Yvonne St Cyr was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison in September 2023 for her role in the attack.
St Cyr was found guilty of obstructing and interfering with police during a civil disorder - a felony - entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building, disorderly conduct in a capitol building and parading/demonstrating in a capitol building.
Michael Pope
Michael Pope of Sandpoint travelled to Washington D.C. with his brother. Pope is being charged with multiple crimes, including two felonies.
His case is still in court proceedings. Pope will have a bench trial.
Pam Hemphill
Pam Hemphill of Boise served a 60 day prison sentence for her actions. Hemphill made a plea deal with federal prosecutors, and was convicted of one misdemeanor count of demonstrating, parading or picketing in the U.S. Capitol Building.
Before her sentence, she sat down with KTVB, saying she was at the Capitol to get video as a citizen journalist.
During the interview, KTVB's Brian Holmes asked Hemphill if there is anything that could be learned from her story:
"Really get with people who have the right knowledge about what's going on. Don't just listen to social media," Hemphill said.
Tyler Tew
Last November, Tyler Tew of Idaho Falls was given 24 months' probation, and a $2,000 fine after pleading guilty to four charges: entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a capitol building; parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a capitol building.
Theo Hanson
Also in November, Theo Hanson became the seventh Idahoan to be charged for actions during the Capitol breach.
The Nampa man is charged with felony offenses of obstruction of an official proceeding and civil disorder.
In total, nearly 750 people have been sentenced for actions during the January 6 attack, with terms ranging from a few days of confinement to 22 years in prison.
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